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	Vulture's Row Home Page
		Vulture's Row periodically features a new carrier squadron insignia, along with some information on the squadron.
		The fifth unit in the spotlight is VA-23, a squadron that saw action in combat ranging from the Korean War to the Pueblo crisis.
		Vulture's Row was created on May 22, 1995, and is maintained by Robin J. Lee (amraam@ix.netcom.com)
	www.webcom.com /~amraam/vulrow.html (488 words)

	Vulture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Vultures are scavenging birds, feeding mostly on the carcasses of dead animals.
		New World vultures and condors are not at all closely related to the superficially similar Accipitridae, but belong in the family Cathartidae, which is quite close to the storks.
		The vulture was thought to be close to the gods who resided in the sky because of its immense size and its ability to soar high up in the sky.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vulture (734 words)

	Vulture (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Vulture once stumbled across a plot by the Chameleon and the Green Goblin to drive Spider-Man insane by having shapeshifting androids impersonate his late mother and father; due to Toomes' interference, the androids were destroyed, leading the wall-crawler to a brief nervous breakdown.
		The Vulture absorbed the artificial life force from the Mary Parker android, and the effect on the Vulture was two-fold; not only did he become a young man again, but he was instantly cured of the cancer that had been slowly killing him for some time.
		Though Vulture claimed that it increased his strength by five-hundred percent it appeared to be a bluff to frighten the Black Cat, who proceeded to beat him half to death.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vulture_(comics) (1242 words)

	vultures - african scavengers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Vultures are as much a part of the African wilderness as giraffe or zebra, and it is always a thrill to see them soaring in the sky above, or jostling with one another at a carcass.
		When vultures are feeding together at a carcass, co-operation is perhaps the last word that might come to mind, as they hiss and stomp on each other to try a get a mouthful of flesh, but closer examination raises this interesting prospect.
		It is on the Mara River that many wildebeest drown in their attempt to cross, that vultures often gather in great numbers, and a similar scenario can be viewed earlier in the year from the Grumeti River Camp in Tanzania on the fringe of the Grumeti River in the Serengeti.
	www.wildwatch.com /resources/birds/vultures.asp (1754 words)

	WildWNC.org : Animals : BLACK VULTURE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Vultures, also known as buzzards, are scavenging birds which feed on the remains of dead animals.
		It differs in appearance from the turkey vulture primarily by it slightly smaller size, the white wing patches, and the very noticeable bare head which is fl in coloration, in stark contrast to the red head of the turkey vulture.
		The vulture's bare head is an interesting adaptation which allows them to stick their head within the carcass of a dead animal without fear of soiling feathers and creating conditions for bacterial growth about the face.
	wildwnc.org /af/blackvulture.html (654 words)

	The Vulture as Totem
		The Vulture is a promise that all hardship was temporary and necessary for a higher purpose.
		In Greek mythology, the Vulture is the descendant of the Griffin.
		To the Pueblo Indians, the Vulture was the symbol of purification.
	sped2work.tripod.com /totem.html (2426 words)

	The Turkey Vulture - DesertUSA
		In flight, the Turkey Vulture rocks from side to side, rarely flapping its wings which are held at a V-angle called a dihedral.
		Vultures are best known for their practice of feeding on dead animal carcasses, but will occasionally attack young and helpless animals as well.
		The Turkey Vulture's olfactory sense is estimated to be 3 times that of the smaller Black Vulture, which is also found in the North American Deserts.
	www.desertusa.com /magdec97/dec_pap/du_tkvulture.html (363 words)

	EEK! - Turkey Vulture
		Vultures do not usually kill their food; they eat animals that die from disease, natural causes, or are roadkill from car collisions.
		It is easy to tell vultures apart from other birds because their wings form the shape of a "V" (as in vulture) in flight and they tilt from side to side as they soar, unlike eagles and hawks.
		Vulture eggs are actually deposited on the ground hidden under cover, in rock crevices, in a hollow tree or hollow log, or sometimes in caves.
	www.dnr.state.wi.us /org/caer/ce/eek/critter/bird/turkeyVulture.htm (686 words)

	Vulture
		Vulture is the name given to a group of 15 species of birds in the Old World.
		Despite their powerful bill, most species of vultures have difficulty in penetrating the hides of larger mammals, and often have to wait for some decomposition to take place or for the activities of other scavengers, such as the hyena, to open the carcass.
		Unlike birds of prey, the talons of Old World vultures are relatively weak and unsuitable as weapons of attack.
	www.nature.ca /notebooks/english/vulture.htm (213 words)

	Vulture Capitalism
		This latter kind of exploitative economy is most accurately called "vulture capitalism," and we are seeing it now in full view with the fascistic tactics of the Bush administration.
		Vulture capitalists call this commoditization of human life the "free-market-system" and force it on nations throughout the world.
		Vulture capitalism has taken many high-paying manufacturing jobs out of the United States, resulting in an eroded infrastructure, massive unemployment, high crime rates, and homelessness never before seen.
	www.hermes-press.com /vulture.htm (1796 words)

	Vulture. The Animal In You
		So, vultures are forced to soar at the mercy of the currents and wait for opportunities to present themselves, and unlike the smaller birds are unable to control their own destinies.
		With infinite patience, the vulture uses its keen senses to detect when the moment is ripe before swooping in and claiming its prize.
		With its free sprit and common aerial perspective on life, vultures are perfect partners for the free-flying eagle, They are also attracted to the strength of prey animals like the lion, wolf and wild dogs, but these relationships are usually one-sided, for vultures have no qualms about usurping their mate's resources without giving anything back.
	www.animalinyou.com /Vultre.htm (398 words)

	VULTURES and CONDORS
		These vultures feed primarily upon large game, from hippopotamus that of died of natural causes, to wildebeest which drowned during migration, to elephants, rhinos and any other sizeable source of carrion.
		Despite their ghastly habits, vultures are one of the fussiest birds when it comes to cleanliness.
		During mating season the vultures pair up and fly in giant leisurely circles, male and female so close together that their wing tips all but touch.
	www.lairweb.org.nz /vulture/african.html (406 words)

	Vulture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The vulture is considered "unclean" in many cultures for its habit of feeding on carrion.
		When the vultures need to be induced to land, this is accomplished by means of a performance of an offering ritual danced by a small group of Nyingma lamas.
		The vulture breed is on the verge of extinction in India and studies about vultures pointed out the fact that [the] use of pesticides and chemicals in [the] tanning process was proving fatal for vultures.
	www.khandro.net /animal_bird_vulture.htm (2484 words)

	October 2000 Bird of the Month - The Turkey Vulture
		The turkey vulture is one of three vulture species found in North America, the other two being the fl vulture and the California condor, an endangered species.
		American vultures have small, unfeathered heads and hooded beaks, both of which are useful adaptations for feeding on the carrion that makes up a major portion of their diets.
		Vultures are gregarious birds, feeding together and assembling in large flocks to roost at night.
	www.passporttotexas.com /birds/oct00.html (730 words)

	Black Vulture - Birds of Prey
		The Black Vulture is fl, large bird with a wingspan of 137-152 cm, a length of 50-69.
		Black Vulture males court a female in a small group that walks around her with wings spread partly and rapid head bobbing.
		These vultures are known to kill baby herons on nesting colonies, and feed on domestic ducks, newborn calves, small mammals, small birds, eggs, skunks, opossums, ripe or rotten fruit or vegetables and young turtles.
	www.raptorcenter.org /black-vulture.asp (732 words)

	Black Vulture
		HABITAT: These vultures are found in lowland areas along rivers or in open habitats in the southern United States and throughout Central and South America.
		This species of vulture has benefitted from human activities and is found in greater numbers in disturbed habitats than in forested wildlife areas.
		Like the Turkey Vulture, the Black Vulture’s numbers are increasing and its range is expanding northward in response to global climate changes.
	www.peregrinefund.org /Explore_Raptors/vultures/blackvul.html (251 words)

	Kern Valley Vulture Watch - Vulture Facts
		The turkey vulture is in the same family (Catharridae) as the California Condor (Federally endangered species) and the fl vulture, which lives primarily in the south and southeast portions of the U.S. The turkey vulture’s scientific name is Cathartes aura which is Latin for "cleansing breeze".
		When you see turkey vultures swarming around in a cluster in the early morning hours of early spring or fall, they are preparing to continue on their migration.
		Vultures seen in the evening hours have probably arrived in the area that day and are preparing to roost for the night.
	www.natureali.org /TVfacts.htm (905 words)

	ABC TV Vulture - Home
		Hosted by Richard Fidler, Vulture is a half hour panel show offering up an entertaining mix of commentary and discussion on every aspect of art and culture in Australia and across the world.
		Vulture is a chance to see our best artists, performers and a few surprising faces talk about themes, issues and ideas that shape our cultural landscape.
		Vulture has come to an end for the year and we would like to thank all our viewers for their feedback along the way.
	abc.net.au /tv/vulture (190 words)

	Vulture City - Arizona Ghost Town
		Vulture City's post office was established October 4, 1880 and was discontinued April 24, 1897.
		Oddly enough, some of the original buildings were made from discarded ore from the mine and after the mill was in operation, these buildings were torn down and run through the mill resulting in about $2000 in gold from the assay office alone.
		Henry Wickenburg discovered Vulture mine in 1863, witch was the richest mine in the area.
	www.ghosttowns.com /states/az/vulturecity.html (334 words)

	WildWNC.org : Animals : TURKEY VULTURE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Because of their large size, vultures are sometimes mistaken for eagles when seen from a distance.
		Turkey vultures are commonly found throughout North Carolina in a variety of habitats.
		When vultures are cornered or threatened, they have the ability to regurgitate the contents of their stomach, a repulsive habit that is very effective in frightening away an attacker.
	wildwnc.org /af/turkeyvulture.html (797 words)

	Vulture Printout- EnchantedLearning.com
		Vultures are large, short-tailed, solitary birds of prey.
		Vultures are divided into two groups: Old World vultures (family Accipitridae, 15 species) and New World (American) vultures (the voiceless, hissing family Cathartidae, 6 species, including the California Condor and the Turkey Vulture).
		The Ruppell's vulture is the highest flying bird; one hit a jet at an altitude of 37,000 feet (11,278 m) in 1973.
	www.enchantedlearning.com /subjects/birds/printouts/Vultureprintout.shtml (400 words)

	Black Vulture
		Unable to smell as well as their close relative the turkey vulture, this vulture often observes from a distance, allowing turkey vultures to scout out a meal, whereupon these dominant vultures drop down and take over.
		The fl vulture lays 1 to 3 eggs in a cave, tree stump, or on the ground.
		The vulture was given the task of cleaning the earth of carrion.
	www.vultures.homestead.com /Black.html (492 words)

	The Turkey Vulture Society
		The Turkey Vulture Society is a non-profit scientific corporation.
		Its purpose is to promote scientific study of the life habits and needs of the Turkey Vulture, to protect the vulture and its habitat, and to inform the public of the valuable and essential services this bird provides to us and to the environment.
		+ Vulture poop is actually a sanitizer! Their uric acid is so strong (because of the nature of their diets) that it kills bacteria.
	vulturesociety.homestead.com (329 words)

	FWC - Critter Questions - Vultures
		The turkey vulture holds its wings in a slight "v" while soaring, whereas the fl vulture's wings are held straight.
		Vultures eat carrion in the form of road-kills or dead cattle in pastures.
		Vultures are under state protection, therefore it is unlawful to shoot or harass them without a permit from the FWC.
	wld.fwc.state.fl.us /critters/vulture.asp (310 words)

	Meissen Vulture - Victoria and Albert Museum
		The vulture was made for Augustus the Strong (1694/7-1733), Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, one of the wealthiest monarchs and most important patrons of the arts of his age.
		The survival of the bright green and red on this vulture is exceptional.
		The vulture was formerly at Longleat, Wiltshire, where it had been since the 1850s, when, together with nine other animals, it was presented to the 4th Marquess of Bath.
	www.vam.ac.uk /collections/ceramics/meissen_vulture/index.html (1001 words)

	Vulture Roosting Behaviors
		Vultures are some of the most common species of birds found in Alabama and throughout the southeast.
		Vultures will usually return to the same roost each night and generally roost on the same branch as previous nights.
		The late departure of fl vultures is due to having a heavier wing load and waiting for stronger thermals to stay aloft.
	www.dcnr.state.al.us /watchable-wildlife/Watchablearticles/vulture.cfm (633 words)

	The Bearded Vulture Gypaetus barbatus and the Life project for its conservation
		The Bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) is one of the rarest raptors in Europe.
		The Bearded vulture reaches 1.10 m in size (from head to tail), its wingspan is around 2.8 m and it weighs about 5-7 kg.
		The Bearded vulture inhabits areas of high altitude (1,500-4,000 m), but during winter when the high mountains are snow-covered, it can be seen in areas of lower altitude (500-800 m).
	www.ornithologiki.gr /en/lib/engypbar.htm (1164 words)

	Vulture
		Drago broke out of prison and adopted the guise of the Vulture, but lacked the skill and experience necessary to use the flying harness to its full potential.
		The Vulture can reach speeds of up to 95 miles per hour and attain a maximum height of 11,000 feet.
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	www.marveldirectory.com /individuals/v/vulture.htm (595 words)

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